why are trucks driving in the middle lane(s)?

Yes, I grew up in the old school of driving and sharing the highways. It is sad how things and times have changed. Progress is not always friendly.

 

The original purpose of the Interstate road system was for commerce!! Secondary, was for same reason that Hitler wanted the Autobahn---military movement of supplies & troops. Eisenhower saw how it helped the Allies win & occupy Germany after WWII.

And third, has now developed into the nations network for interconnecting the U.S. States for the population as a whole! Hope that 'they' are enjoying 'our' highway system!!!!

 

I once watched a lady in a BMW (California) take off her jacket, pull off her pants (she had shorts underneath) and remove her shirt (she had a bikini underneath) all while going through traffic on the I5 around Stockton. Amazing.

I have to admit that I was disappointed she wasn't changing MORE clothes, but hey...

 

If you had time to watch all that - who was driving your truck..hmmmmmm?

 

I could answer this but would be BANNED!

 

Yeah, beggars can't be choosy, right? I was backed up in traffic in the slow lane on the North side of Houston, when I came up to a big Lincoln with a beautiful blond babe laying down in the front seat. She had on short shorts, and tight white blouse; well filled out. She was facing the driver and I know she was not bobbing for apples. She stopped what she was doing and looked up at me and gave me a big smile! To this day, I don't think her boy friend deserved that kind of care and maintenance . .. Sure do get lonesome out there sometimes.

 

HAHAHA!!! I do miss being otr sometimes. Now that I'm running a 26 mile round trip I don't get to see any of these things anymore. Just people in a world of hurry to get out in front of me only to run 5 to 10 miles below the speed limit. Which is rough for me since I run horribly overweight. (Its wrong I know but thats part of what I do)

 

....you locals are known for running over weight since yall dont cross any scales!! I would too...ha ha

 

I know thats right! The DOT are thick around here with their portable scales so its a little crazy but they usually leave me alone. I guess because I keep my trucks as clean as I can. When I scale out @ 98,000lbs + it makes that 13 mile journey to the press board factory a slow go. Especially through town. May as well forget high range until you get on the north side. Haha!

 

Me. I was in traffic with her.